Seasonal celebrations call for festive treats like our coconut chocolate truffles or rum balls with dark Caribbean rum and fresh coconut. These no-bake desserts add instant warmth to any holiday party. If you prefer them without rum or want your children to enjoy them as well, just replace rum with more cream of coconut.

2. Add cocoa, honey, cream of coconut and rum and pulse until mixture comes together. Adjust consistency by adding more cocoa, if too dry, or more rum, if too wet.

3. Using a teaspoon, scoop out mixture and form a ball using your hands and place on parchment paper. Roll in coconut flakes, cocoa powder or crushed nuts, as desired.

4. Refrigerate for one hour and store in air-tight container until ready to serve.

Health benefits of coconut

Coconut is a great source of dietary fiber, an excellent source of manganese, it also contains iron, phosphorus, potassium, traces of zinc, calcium and magnesium. Coconut also has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-parasitic properties, helps to support the immune system and helps maintain healthy bones and teeth.

Chilled Fruit Salad with CoconutThis easy recipe for a chilled fruit salad with coconut chips and coconut water is a sweet, crunchy, colorful way to get your kids excited about eating a variety of fruit.